To say that at present the cabinet legislates with the advice and consent of Parliament would hardly be an exaggeration; and it is only the right of private members to bring in a few motions and bills of their own, and to criticise government measures, or propose amendments to them, freely, that prevents legislation from being the work of a mere automatic majority.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
If the cabinet to-day legislates with the advice and consent of the House, it administers subject to its constant supervision and criticism.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
Nothing legislates so firmly and finally as a successful sword-blow for the right.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy